11 Feb 10 A Job-Search Guide to Help People Over 45 – IX
Yesterday we talked about the power of “now” and how you should use it to improve your job search. In this article I will share some sneaky tricks that will help you improve the odds of getting hired. Keep these tricks handy and start applying it.
Widen your net
You are finding it hard to get a job in your industry because you are facing competition from younger crowd who is just out of college. To counter this you need to expand your list of target companies to include companies that do not operate in your industry. There is quite a fair chance that you will find some companies in other industries that need your expertise and as core of their business lie somewhere else, they do not need young employees; they need people with experience to take over their marginalized process. For example: A young software engineer will like to work in a company specialized in IT products, not in a publishing company that needs IT guy to smoothen its operation. These types of companies are gold mine for you.
Be part of a professional organization
Becoming a member of a professional organization not only helps you befriend with like-minded people, but it also helps you in a job search. Many professional organizations assist their members with job-search. You will also get many leads here.
Rent a help
If you are finding it hard to get a job on your own then give up, and hire some career coach or a recruiter. They will help you get the job you want to have.
Don’t give up
There is no point in giving up the search, as you will gain nothing from giving up. Giving up is for faint of heart, not for a fighter like you who has defeated all odds to remain afloat till now. So, do not give up and keep finding. There is bright sunlight at the end of this dark tunnel.
Employ these strategies in your job-search and you will see a significant improvement in the result. Best of luck for your search!
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05 Nov 09 Choosing An IT Career Path
When you’re picking the type of IT career path you want, you have to consider your options as to what is available. Information Technology has around three basic career categories. The education you’ll need, as well as the skill set you should develop varies between each. So think about which sounds best to you, and which accommodates your life goals the best.
Engineering
Software engineering is a major career path within information technology. As a software engineer your responsibility would be to creating and modifying computer applications to fit the needs of the situation. A company would essentially hire you to convert computer software to work for them. This is a problem solving career, as you’ll be tasked with assessing a companies needs, and tailoring their software to best serve those needs.
Consulting
Information technology consultants are always in high demand, as they provide information to businesses about how to better use IT. A consultant assesses the companies technology needs with what sort of IT options would work best for them. Consultants can work independently, and oftentimes will function as their own separate entities. So a consultant job has a lot of freedom, as long as you have the proper credentials.
Analysis
Analysts are another career path. A systems analyst is in charge of assessing a companies current IT set up, then using the information to make improvements. So essentially you’re collecting data about how well the system in place works, and then analyzing the data to make the system work better. An analyst will be responsible for increasing efficiency through streamlining procedures, and updating technology. Anything that makes the company run more smoothly from an IT perspective, it’s an analyst’s job to find the solution.
Choosing your career path isn’t necessarily easy, but each offer varying levels of freedom. Really, the deciding factor should be your personal needs and goals. If you like to be your own boss, a more independent position like consulting might be your best bet. Weigh the pro’s and con’s of each, and figure out what’s right for you.
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